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Writing with Images: A Primer
I want my students to think about how image works with text, how it adds to the design of the page, how it enhances what they wish to say, and how it provokes additional discussion. In the end, the powerful impact of a well-chosen image will elevate their writing; a poorly chosen image, at best, will distract from what is said.
Edmodo – Making It Personal with 40+ Apps
The Edmodo App Store has really allowed Edmodo to reach its full potential. With over 500 apps, all educators can find tools that impact the classroom.
Today eduClipper Got Even Better
The new assignment feature has now been added to the teacher dashboard. Where teachers could before create classes and add students, they can now create and assign work to then be submitted digitally by students. Assignments look like they are fun for teachers to create, as they can be made “pinterest” style.
In Search of Sticky Notes for Digital Readers
This sticking point remains: What do we do about the students who are eager to use their Kindles, Nooks, and iPads for their independent reading? What are they supposed to do with their pads of florescent Post-its, attach them to the screen?
iAnnotate 3.0 on Sale in the App Store
Annotators are people who get nervous and antsy when they’re reading any kind of text, and they don’t have a pen in their hands to mark it up with. Annotators don’t just consume, they devour. This is what we want from our students.
3 Quick & Easy Apps to Turn Homework into AnyTimeWork
In fact, three quick and easy smartphones apps to leverage the power of anytimework are Lumify, Snapguide, and Shadow Puppets.
Professional Development Powered By Edmodo
While most of the adult learning on Edmodo has been teacher-driven, there are some good examples of administrators leading by example. The SUPES Academy integrated Edmodo into a professional development program for superintendents.
Practice and Provenance
To validate the best practices, I think we need provenance. Provenance refers to the origin of something and everything that has happened to it from its creation to the present day. Provenance is vital in the art world where people paying millions of dollars for paintings need to have proof that they aren’t forgeries.
Pathbrite Provides E-Portfolios For All Learners
Even though e-portfolios are a natural fit for higher ed, the idea and the tools are quickly trickling down to high school age and even younger because they are great for goal setting as well as recognizing and recording the competencies students need to work towards.
4 New Ways to Use Google Docs Forms with Students
Now you can embed live YouTube video right into a form to create a guided video lesson for students. Consider using this type of activity as a homework assignment to provide students with a common starting point for learning in the classroom.